By Tyler Wright
Upper Yarra residents are urged to look out for the vintage cars of a Yarra Ranges woman that were stolen earlier this month.
A Monbulk woman has had her classic car collection stolen in an alleged theft at a property in Devils River, near Alexandra.
Femke Koenders had her 1971 Mustang, 1969 Mustang and 1971 fastback Torino all allegedly stolen from a barn on her holiday property, as well as a diesel generator and a security camera.
Ms Koenders said she has owned the vehicles for more than 20 years, and said it was a shock to have them taken.
“It’s over $100,000 worth of car gone,” Ms Koenders said.
“It was all locked up and secure, but they’ve come in obviously with power tools to break the locks.”
It’s not the first time the house – which can not be easily seen from the road – has been broken into, according to Ms Koenders.
“I think they’re the same person that’s been breaking in over the years because they do the same thing each time they break in.
“Opening all the cupboards and turning over the couches…a few years ago they stole a quad bike and a posty bike as well.
“The neighbouring property have been keeping an eye on things for us since then, and they’ve been very helpful in calling me and telling me how it looks like it’s been broken into again.”
One car was seen on a trailer travelling on Maroondah Highway near Rochford Winery between 6am and 7am on Tuesday 17 October, with another sighting in Taggerty reported on the same day, Ms Koenders said.
“Hopefully someone will come forward with some information,” she said.
People with any information are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or call Alexandra Police Station.
Alexandra Police Station has been contacted for comment on the investigation.
